Fully Articulating TV Mounting Brackets

There are a number of different TV mounting brackets to consider when you are looking to hang your HDTV on the wall.

A fully articulating flat screen TV mount - also known as a full motion TV wall mount - may be exactly what you
need for your room, because they offer many advantages over other
types.

However, they are not the only option and it would be wise to take a
few minutes to understand the different types of wall mounts that are
available - and why some may suit your needs better than others.

Here I will look at the strengths and weaknesses of fully articulating
wall mounts.

Fully articulating wall mount

The fully articulating wall mount is the top dog in the world of wall brackets.

This type of bracket is the most expensive type that you can buy, but
you will be getting the most versatile type of wall mount that there
is.

This type of wall mount will allow the TV to be stored flat against
the wall when not in use, but the TV can then be pulled away from the
wall and placed in almost any viewing position you could wish for.

Echogear EGLF1-BK Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount

Once away from the wall, it will allow the TV to be turned completely
to the left or right, tilted up or down, and in some cases even turned
upside down. There will usually be several pivot points to allow
multiple viewing positions.

The ability to vary the viewing angle can be extremely helpful in
some circumstances - especially if the TV is installed in a large room.
In this case, it is more likely that there will be a number of possible
viewing positions and therefore it is much better to have a mount which
can be turned towards any part of the room.

In smaller rooms, it is much less likely that there will be a need to vary the viewing angle or position very much.

You can find smaller versions for smaller screen sizes, but you can
even buy large fully articulating models for big screens of 50 inches
and above. These large models are pretty heavy and will often require
two or three people to install it.

Installation

These TV mounting brackets are probably the most the most difficult to install compared to the other types.

You should always think about employing the services of a
professional unless you are extremely confident in your DIY abilities. These brackets can be quite large and heavy.

The installation of cables is much easier with this sort of wall
mount due to the ease with which it can be pulled away from the wall.
However, this can also create its own problems.

If you are going to be moving the TV in a variety of positions, then
you must make sure you have enough cable length to cope with this
movement - and it is also more difficult to keep the cabling neat and
tidy compared to a flat wall mount.

VideoSecu MW380B2 Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount

You can see from the picture above of the VideoSecu MW380B2 full
motion articulating TV wall mount that you have a wide range of
possibilities when positioning the television screen, including cable
management. You just need to make sure you give enough slack to each
cable to comfortably move the TV to every position.

Unless installed correctly, you are much more likely to damage cables
with this type of mount due to the constant movement which can pull on
the connectors and twist the cable. Therefore, maybe consider securing the cables firmly
to the bracket and try not allow the cables to move very much.

Advantages and disadvantages of fully articulating wall mounts

Advantages:

accommodates widest possible range of angles and positions

can be pushed flat against the wall

easy access to install and replace cables

Disadvantages:

most expensive type of TV wall mount

most complicated to install

increases wear and tear on cabling unless properly installed

Fully Articulating TV Mounting Brackets Summary

Of all the TV mounting brackets that there are
available to you, the fully articulating wall mount offers you the
greatest range of screen positions.

If your room requires you to move the TV screen to fit a variety of
viewing positions, then you won't go far wrong with a fully articulating
wall mount.

However, a simpler tilt and swivel or pivot wall mount may suffice if
you only need basic changes to the position of the screen. It really
comes down to the type of applications you will need in your room.

If you still haven't decided on the right type of mount for you, then
follow the link below and check out our guide for a summary of the
other alternatives.

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